An attractive nose of mixed citrus, melon and mild herbs translates nicely on the palate, where a bright acid core carries...
Simonsig, Stellenbosch (South Africa) Chenin Blanc 2016
Oak is used to great effect here, serving to round of the acidity slightly and add richness and depth of aroma and flavor,...
Simonsig, Stellenbosch (South Africa) Chenin Blanc 2018
It’s easy to see why Chenin Blanc has become the signature white grape of an entire country when tasting this...
Simonsig, Western Cape (South Africa) Sauvignon Blanc 2018
Though this region is far better known for Chenin Blanc, there are some fine Sauvignon Blancs that you should know about,...
LaZarre, Paso Robles (California) 2017
Blending savant Adam LaZarre reaches into his edgy side for this wildly aromatic white. Bright lemon, lime, stone...
Concha Y Toro, D.O Puente Alto (Chile) Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
I loved the 2014 vintage, and this wine takes the baton without missing a step. Tightly wound at present, but...
Peachy Canyon, Paso Robles (California) Petite Sirah 2016
An approachable Petite Sirah with blackberry, blueberry, pepper and touches of chocolate and clove. An attractive...
Peachy Canyon, Paso Robles (California) 2016
Doug Beckett and his team have long had a knack for making great daily drinkers out of Paso Robles fruit, and here’s...
Simonsig, Stellenbosch (South Africa) Pinotage 2016
Perhaps second to Merlot in the “unfairly maligned varieties” category, Pinotage is in fact capable of...
Simonsig, Stellenbosch (South Africa) Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
Here’s a well-structured Cabernet from a region not necessarily renowned for the variety, and at a nice price to...
Inconceivable, Santa Barbara County (California) Pinot Noir 2015
A nice value in a light side expression of Pinot Noir, featuring Bing cherry, strawberry, soft oak spice and sweet oak...
Starfield Vineyards, El Dorado (California) Aglianico 2016
The Sierra Foothills area simply doesn’t get proper respect for its work with Italian varieties, and here’s a...